# Bitcoin to Arbitrum (BTC to ARB) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Arbitrum (ARB, a token on Arbitrum One) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Arbitrum One, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ARB swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-arb/ Updated: 2026-10-01 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Arbitrum (ARB), token on Arbitrum One | | Your ARB address | Arbitrum One address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask or Rabby | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | ARB payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Arbitrum One confirms it in about a minute | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ARB is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 419,989.02 ARB · 1 ARB ≈ 0.0000023810 BTC (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum BTC amounts are shown live in the exchange box | | Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID | | Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; BTC on mempool.space; ARB on Arbiscan | | Reverse swap | [ARB to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/arb-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to ARB 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-arb/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the ARB address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the BTC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the BTC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive ARB in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Bitcoin to ARB: receiving the Arbitrum governance token ARB lets holders vote in the Arbitrum DAO, directly or by delegating their votes, on proposals that cover Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova. BTC to ARB suits Bitcoin holders who want that vote, or who want ARB for apps on Arbitrum One. GhostSwap pays ARB on Arbitrum One to your 0x address, with no account. Most of the wait is on the Bitcoin side: the deposit needs 1 to 3 confirmations, which usually takes 10 to 30 minutes. Arbitrum One then confirms the ARB payout within about a minute. Gas on Arbitrum One is paid in ETH, not in ARB. ### Tips - Enter an Ethereum-style address (0x plus 40 hexadecimal characters). In MetaMask or Rabby the same address works on Arbitrum One; switch the network to Arbitrum One to see the ARB. - Use a Bitcoin address you control (bc1, 3 or 1) as the refund address, and send the BTC from that wallet. - ARB also exists as an ERC-20 on Ethereum mainnet. This payout is on Arbitrum One, so look there if the balance does not show on Ethereum. ### Can I swap BTC to ARB without KYC? Yes. Standard swaps need no account, email or ID. Paste your 0x address, check the floating rate and send the bitcoin. ### Can I use the ARB right away? It is in your wallet as soon as the payout confirms. To send, delegate or swap it you need a little ETH on Arbitrum One for gas. ETH on Arbitrum is a separate coin in the list if you need some. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to ARB on GhostSwap? Most BTC to ARB swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin; after that the ARB is sent to your wallet and Arbitrum One confirms it in about a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BTC to ARB? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Arbitrum One address that should receive the ARB, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ARB goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Arbitrum? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ARB amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin network fee for your deposit is paid in BTC by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive ARB? To receive Arbitrum from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask or Rabby (set to Arbitrum One). Make sure your wallet supports the Arbitrum One (Ethereum layer 2) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ARB address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ARB address? Use a Arbitrum One address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending ARB to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my BTC to ARB swap? Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your BTC payment on Mempool.space (https://mempool.space) and your incoming ARB on Arbiscan (https://arbiscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ARB on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ARB is sent straight to the Arbitrum One address you enter, so check that address twice — Arbitrum One transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to ARB swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Arbitrum on Arbitrum One, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ARB on Arbitrum One, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to ARB exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network. ## Related - [Reverse: ARB to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/arb-btc/) - [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/) - [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/) - [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)